Join business professionals from the Dodge City area 

DODGE CITY ECONOMIC
OUTLOOK CONFERENCE
Friday, October 25, 2024  ―  10:30 AM to 2:00 PM  ―  Luncheon Event
United Wireless Arena
4100 W Comanche Street, Dodge City, KS 67801


The purpose of the conference is to provide insight into current local and state economies, addressing topics of interest to the community, region and state. A combination of state and local experts will be on hand to provide perspectives on issues affecting business, health care, industry, education and government.

Rate Increases to $110 on 9/12/2024 
Speakers and Presentation Topics
Event Host

 State & Regional Update

State Outlook & Construction Update
MICHAEL BURNS
Landmark National Bank
Senior Vice President, Commerical Banking

TBD

 CRAIG COMPTON
Wichita State University
CEDBR
Research Economist
Bio
Healthy, Wealthy, Wise Index

Local Update

   Real Estate Outlook

JONATHAN NORRIS
Wichita State University
CEDBR
Research Economist
Bio

 NICKOLAUS HERNANDEZ
City of Dodge City
City Manager
Bio

 STAN LONGHOFER
Wichita State University
Center for Real Estate
Director
Bio

Society in Balance Panel:

Navigating the Intersection of Labor, Well-being, and Economic Challenges of Households
Panelist


Panelist

Panelist
TUCKY ALLEN
Kansas WorkforceONE
Business Services Director/Rapid Response Coordinator

SUMMER RHODES
City of Dodge City
Fire Engineer

 DIANA MENDOZA
Dodge City Public Schools
Director of ESOL & Diversity
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TIME AGENDA
10:30

Registration / Networking
10:35

Welcoming Remarks (Event Host):
Michael Burns, Senior Vice President, Commerical Banking
Landmark National Bank
10:40

State & Regional Update:
TBD
11:10

State Outlook & Construction Update:
Craig Compton, Research Economist
CEDBR- Wichita State University
11:30

Healthy, Wealthy, Wise Index:
Jonathan Norris, Research Economist
Center for Economic Development and Business Research
Wichita State University
11:45

Local Update:
Nickolaus Hernandez, City Manager
City of Dodge City
12:15

-- Break -- Lunch --
12:45

Real Estate Outlook:
Stan Longhofer, Professor and Director
Center for Real Estate
Wichita State University
1:15

Society in Balance Panel:
Panelist: Tucky Allen, Kansas WorkforceONE, Business Services Director/Rapid Response Coordinator
Panelist: Summer Rhodes, City of Dodge City, Fire Engineer
Panelist: Diana Mendoza, Dodge City Public Schools, Director of ESOL & Diversity
2:00

Closing Remarks / Adjournment

 

Would you like to sponsor one of our events?
 

Would you like to sponsor one of our events? Below is an introduction to our events. Contact cedbr@wichita.edu to speak with someone about sponsorship opportunities. 

 

Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Request for Accommodations
Please contact Andrea.Wilson@wichita.edu to request an accommodation for participating in the conference by September 20, 2024. 

 

 

dodgecity.cedbr.org

https://www.cedbr.org/content/EOC/REO-sponsorship-opportunities-2023.pdf